Leesburg, VA Market Report – 12/10/09

In Leesburg, there are houses of every size, age and type imaginable. Therefore a buyer can certainly find what they want at a price of their choosing. The report below represents the market conditions in Leesburg, Virginia.

Homes for sale: 543

Closed sales: 112

Average sold price: $373,530

Average days on market: 64

Prices in Leesburg are down 20% from one year ago and still dropping. A large segment of the houses for sale in Leesburg were bought when the market was at its peak, and now have become either foreclosures or short sales–houses without equity where the current mortgage holder has to approve the sale of the house.

Downtown Leesburg is a quaint old town where the architecture has been preserved. It is a vibrant business hub that includes shops and restaurants, the Loudoun County Courthouse, and numerous small offices that house lawyers and legal related services. Many employment hubs are within a reasonable drive, including the Route 7 biotech corridor, Tysons Corner, and the Route 28 employment centers.

Market data and commentary provided by David Hess, Executive Vice President and Managing Broker.